Historical Overview Of Musical Styles For Your Special Events
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Musical Style: Baroque
Years of Popularity: 1600 A.D.- 1750 A.D.
Countries Where Popularized: Germany, Italy, France
Major Composers/Performers: Bach, Handel, Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Scarlatti, Corelli, Couperin, Charpentier, Purcell
Recommended Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, Trumpet & Flute
What Does It Sound Like? "Regal, ceremonial, and chivalrous"
Musical Style: Classical/"Romantic"
Years of Popularity: 1750 A.D.- 1890 A.D.
Countries Where Popularized: Austria, Germany, France
Major Composers/Performers: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, J. Strauss, Chopin, Debussy
Recommended Instruments: Piano, Violin, Cello, & Flute
What Does It Sound Like? "Stately, courtly, and proper"/"Emotional & moody"
Musical Style: Ragtime/Dixieland
Years of Popularity: 1890 A.D.- 1920 A.D.
Countries Where Popularized: America, France
Major Composers/Performers: Scott Joplin, New Orleans-Style Jazz, King Oliver & The Hot Five
Recommended Instruments: Piano, Sax/Clarinet, Trumpet, Bass, & Percussion
What Does It Sound Like? "Celebrational, jubiliant, and exuberant"
Musical Style:Swing/Light Jazz
Years of Popularity:1920 A.D. - 1950 A.D.
Countries Where Popularized:America, France
Major Composers/Performers: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louie Armstrong, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman
Recommended Instruments: Piano, Vocals, Sax/Clarinet, Trumpet, Bass & Percussion
What Does It Sound Like? "Slick, sophisticated, and rhythmic"
Musical Style: Broadway/Show Tunes
Years of Popularity: 1920 A.D. - 1950 A.D.
Countries Where Popularized: America
Major Composers/Performers: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers/Hammerstein
Recommended Instruments: Piano, Vocals, Sax/Clarinet, Trumpet, Bass & Percussion
What Does It Sound Like? "A collection of love-songs from the bygone era"
Musical Style: Smooth Jazz/Pop
Years of Popularity: 1950 A.D. - Present
Countries Where Popularized: America
Major Composers/Performers: Elvis, The Beatles, The Eagles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, Kenny G, Grover Washington, Enya
Recommended Instruments: Piano, Vocals, Sax, Guitar, Bass & Percussion
What Does It Sound Like? "Contemporary and popular love ballads and dance hits"